How to Pronounce Inchoative

To pronounce "inchoative", say INCH-oat-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈkəʊ.ə.tɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪnˈkəʊ.ə.tɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “inchoative”

"inchoative" has 4 syllables: inch-oat-iv-e.

What does inchoative mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) An inchoative construction.

adjective

  1. At the beginning, still in an unformed state.
  2. (grammar) Aspectually indicating that a state is about to be entered or is in the process of being entered.

Related words

immatureformativeinchoactiveinchoateincipientinceptiveinitiatoryinceptual

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inchoative"?▾

"Inchoative" has 4 syllables: inch · oat · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "inchoative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inchoative" is /ɪnˈkəʊ.ə.tɪv/.

What does "inchoative" mean?▾

Inchoative: (grammar) An inchoative construction.

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